Last Sold Price
5 beds3,100 sqft$271/sqft
81 Stratford Rd, Melrose, MA 02176

Description

Tastefully renovated 10+ rm NE Colonial. Amazing custom cherry EIK,warming drawer,dbl oven,granite,extra lrg island seats 5. Family rm offers built in entertainment center,beverage fridge & bar area. Many built ins thru-out. 3 Season's porch has vaulted ceilings, Masterbath w/custom shower & lrge Jacuzzi tub. Home has been prof. painted & landscaped. Sprinkler system and oversized patio was added in 2006. 3rd flr offers extra bdrm w/private space for guests, extended family, inlaw or aupair suiteTastefully renovated 10+ rm NE Colonial. Amazing custom cherry EIK,warming drawer,dbl oven,granite,extra lrg island seats 5. Family rm offers built in entertainment center,beverage fridge & bar area. Many built ins thru-out. 3 Season's porch has vaulted ceilings, Masterbath w/custom shower & lrge Jacuzzi tub. Home has been prof. painted & landscaped. Sprinkler system and oversized patio was added in 2006. 3rd flr offers extra bdrm w/private space for guests, extended family, inlaw or aupair suite
LISTING CLOSED: 03/07/2008 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Anna Rizzo • R-Pal Real Estate

Property Details for 81 Stratford Road

Status
MLS #
70696804
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$6,890 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1906
Town
Melrose
Area
MA-Melrose
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,200,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

109.0%

Melrose, MA

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Bedrooms
2,945
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$940,000 | 45 Vinton Street, Melrose, MA 02176
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2

$940,000

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5
Bedrooms
2,800
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
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$1,475,000

Sold 04/29/25

5
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.20
Acres
$1,302,900 | 70 Ellis Farm Lane, Melrose, MA 02176
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$1,302,900

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.24
Acres
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$1,525,000

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,000,000 | 225 Grove Street, Melrose, MA 02176
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Sold 08/07/26

5
Bedrooms
2,082
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and tree s
1/42
7

$1,200,000

Sold 01/12/26

5
Bedrooms
3,365
Square Feet
0.31
Acres
$1,665,000 | 31 North Avenue, Melrose, MA 02176
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$1,665,000

Sold 06/16/26

5
Bedrooms
3,078
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and plants
1/41
9

$1,025,000

Sold 08/22/25

5
Bedrooms
3,100
Square Feet
0.19
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of R-Pal Real Estate, Anna Rizzo

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Susan Rudd

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Building Information for 81 Stratford Road

Stories-Year Built1906Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,800 SF

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$4,844 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,270

Property Taxes

$574

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 81 Stratford Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3100.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Winthrop Elem.
  • High School: Melrose H.S.
  • Middle School: Veteran's Memor
  • Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Countertop Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Ceiling - Cathedral, Den, Loft, Bathroom, Sun Room, Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 266.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 160.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 16.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 352.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 22.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 304.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 273.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Lock box on side door,leave business card after showing.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0E9 P:0000070,656105
  • Assessments: $644,800
  • Book: 31244
  • Tax Year: 2008
  • Zoning: URA
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 81 Stratford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 7, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #234019192

$840,000

+8.9% / yr

Mar 7, 2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70696804

$840,000
Jan 25, 2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70696804

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/07/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #234019192

$840,000

+8.9% / yr

03/07/2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70696804

$840,000
01/25/2008

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70696804

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 81 Stratford Road

Taxable ValueLand$520,600Additions$938,600Total$1,459,200
Tax Record2025$14,446 ($1,204 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,027 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,027 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt662 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,799 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906ZoningURACountyMIDDLESEXAPNMELR M:0E9 P:0000070Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 81 Stratford Road

This home is within Melrose School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Hoover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Roosevelt Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Winthrop Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 81 Stratford Road, Melrose, MA 02176
$840,000
5
3,100
8,800
$550,000
3
2,522
7,701
$350,000
4
4,172
8,799
$375,000
3
10,136
$1,155,000
3
2,764
6,599
$849,900
5
3,186
12,100

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